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Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Entertainments.

Prof. Loisette's lectures to University class closed successfully Monday evening. The satisfaction is general among those who have attended. The beginning of another course is announced in our advertisement columns.
 JOE MURPHY.
 MT. Joseph Murphy and an excellent sup porting company will appear at the New Haven Opera House this evening in the we'll known drama f'Shaun Rhue," and to-mor- row night he will present his new play. ''The Donagh." Of 'FShaun Rhue an exchange says: This is companion piece to "Kerry Gow," but is thought by many to be superior to it both in plot and action. It certainly his ability as- an Irish comedian. The situa- tions are all strong and so arranged as to give the whole company the fullest opportu- nity to show to good advantage. Taken as a whole, "Shaun Rhue" is funnier and comes nearer the popular idea of Irish comedy than ''Kerry Cow"
 VIOLA GILBERT.
 Mrs. Viola Gilbert, assisted by Miss Vida Friend, will give an entertainment we'll worth attending at the Dwight Place church this evening The Brooklyn Union says: "A pleasant entertainment was given at Plymouth church last evening by Mrs Viola Gilbert, who gave a lecture on Mary, Queen of Scots;' she also recited poem, tJane Con- quest,' both of which were illustrated by stereopticon views. Mrs. Gilbert is a tall handsome blonde. And no person can be in her presence more than ten minutes before coming to the conclusion that she is 8 lady of rare culture and refinement, her proposes sing manners and commanding figure inspire at once profound respect.
 BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 'Cat-Nip-T," a nonsensical satire in two acts written by John W. Ransone, will ap- pear at Bunnell's for three nights and three matinees, commencing tomorrow It is very funny comedy, overfowing with new music, songs, dances and laughable situations. The stars in this piece John w. Ransone, who was seen at this house once before this sea son in his great success "Across the Allan tic," and John B. Radcliffe, late of Nat Goodwin's Skating Rink" They will be ably supported by a strong cast of clever and popular artists, including Marion Fiske, Carlotta Bordeaux, Stanwood sisters, Otis Turner and the famous Eureka quartette New and original specialties, new special scenery and properties have been made for this piece in order to make it the strongest comedy attraction of the season. Manager Bunnell's numerous patrons will undoubted- ly be well pleased with ''Cat-Nip-T." At fractions in the museum hall are good.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
TELEGHAPHIC JOTTINGs.

At last nights session of the Grand Royal Arch chapter of Maine James M. Nevins, of Bucksport, was reelected grand high priest
 John O'Laughlin, aged twenty-three years, had his back injured on Sunday by being struck with a crank on hand car at Bangor. Me, and died yesterday.
 In the Massachusetts Senate yesterday the bill to make the first Monday of September, known as Labor's holiday, legal holiday, was ordered to third reading.
 Charles M. Miles, vice president, treasurer and manager of the Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance company. dropped dead of apo plexy at Central church. in Worcester, Mass, last evening.
 A dinner was given yesterday to the news boys of Boston at the newsboys' reading room on Howard street by Colonel Charles H. Taylor of the Globe in celebration of that papers occupation of it's new building.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
The Rates for Transport1ng Coal.

BOSTON, May 3.-At 8 meeting of the board of commissioners of the Vessel Own CTS and Captains National association held in Boston today the minimum rates in coal from New York were established as follows: From Rondout, New York, Weehawken and Port Johnson to New Haven and Bridgeport, Rhode Island ports and New Bedford 65c: from Elizabethport, Perth and South Am boy roc; Rondout to Boston and Portland below bridges $1; Portsmouth $1.10, New buryport $1.15; from New York, Weehawk- en, Hoboken and Port Johnson to Boston and Portland Soc, Portsmouth soc, New buryport 95c; from Elizabethport, Perth and South Anboy to Boston and Portland S5c. rates from all other ports will remain as be- fore established. A mutual freight traffic agreement was entered into between the Vessel Owners and Captains National as- sociation and the barge lines carrying coal to ports east of Cape Cod
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Building Lots and Houses Owned and For Sale by
 MASSENA CLARK, Room i, ss Church street,
 CLARK BTJII DING,

Eiiif 4Iil sAA1esav Terms Easy on the Installment Plan, if required.
 Read my list of lots fronting the following streets and avenues: Lamberton street, Cedar street, John street, Grant street. St Roman street Arch street, Redfeld street, Daggett street. West street. Washington street, Morris street, Wilson street. Oak street. Evergreen Court, Rosette street, Starr street. Harriet street. Bassett street, Newha street. State street, Howard avenue, Greenwich av- enue, Hallock avenue, Kimberly avenue, Whitney avenue, Dixwell avenue, Columbus avenue, Win throp avenue. Winchester avenue.
 One large House and Lot on the corner of Olive and Wooster streets large store, State street; Lamar block, Crown street. Lots in Allingtown and Orange Center, Derby avenue, East Haven: Lots in Hamden near the church; lots in Branford and Augurville; houses and lots in Montowese. North Haven; houses and lots in different parts of the city. Some of the best factory sites in the city Also other lots too numerous to mention. a26 tf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Hits Outside the Diamond.

Barnum's greatly advertised lot of ball tossers will be here to-day. Before the game the home and visiting teams will parade in carriages. The American band will head the procession. A close game is expected Downey will pitch for the home team Far rell is expected to make his first appearance with the home team in this game. The at tendance will undoubtedly be large, and the New Ravens will make hard effort to win.
 James O'Rourke, the we'll known base ball player and member of the senior class in the Yale Law school is about to erect two houses on New6eld avenue, West Stratford.
 Springfield plays at Waterbury to-day and Danbury at Hartford.
 Cahill who played short stop here Satur- day with the Danburys, has been released.
 The New Yorks yesterday put in their new pitcher, Mattimore, and the result was that they got badly beaten.
 Dawson has telegraphed that he cannot re- port for duty before Friday morning. He is in Chicago.
 Ball Games Yesterday.
 Philadelphia B. Philadelphias 5.
 Washingtons IA, New Yorks f.
 Pittsburg-Detroits If, Pttsburgs 5.
 Baltimore-BaltimoreS 15, Athletics 5.
 Brooklyn-Metropolitars 8, Brooklyns ,.
 Springfeld-Amherst fl, Brown l.
 Humors run riot in the blood at this sea son. Hoods Sarsaparilla expels every i'm purity and vitalizes and enriches the blood.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
AHot Wave in Pfttsburg.

P1TTsBURG, May 3.-The weather to-day was the hottest ever known here at this sea- son of the year. At four o'clock in the af- ternoon the mercury was up to ninety-fve degrees and at ten o'clock last night it regis tered seventy eight degrees. Many of the mills and factories closed down last night, the heat being so intense that the employees were unable to work. No prostrations were ra1an1,tad
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
FOR RENT,

AA STORE and Tenements in the house corner #:;i of Orchard and Henry streets. Store, with &llg barn, S2O; first floor above store SIP; second floor above the store $10 The store and tenements are in rst-class order. Or will sell the property at a bargain on easy terms, at price that will pay for investment.
 Also lot on Charles street will be sold low.
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, n15 759 Chanel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
CLEVER JAIL BREAKERS
Six Een Escape From Confinement
 

Worcester.
 WORCESTER, May 3.-Six men escaped from
 the county jail here early this morning.
 George A. Barton, serving time for polyga-
 my, had been trusted to work in the corridors and cells and had cell key during the day.
 Yesterday he had fight with George French, another prisoner, and both were put in the solitary, where was also another prisoner. The fight was part of the plot. The three men by the use of Barton's key, which had been concealed in the solitary cell, opened the doors and concealed themselves. At midnight, when Fred A. Hammond visited the solitary as usual, they jumped on him, bound and gagged him and locked him in 8 cell. The solitary is 80 far from the guard room and officers sleeping rooms that no sound could reach there With Bar tons key three other prisoners were let out of the cells. They then went to the guard room and secured jimmy and the Sam Ferris jackserew kept in the museum and re- turned to the solitary, where they could work without being heard. They pried the bars of a grated window open seven and half inches with the jackscrew and got in pdssdSo, HAcIo they tOFe Ll6 CaSlnsss OH from a door and entered the blacksmith shop. Here they attacked an other grated window, pried the bars apart and got into the yard and over the fence and away. The was seized at midnight and the men got off probably about 5:30 o'clock. The watchman was found about a quarter of 5. He is not much injured.
 The men are described as follows: Harry R. Lansing, 30, height five feet six inches, weight about 145 pounds, light complexion, light moustache, hair very thin, might walk 8 little lame; George French, 27, height five feet three inches, weight 155 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, full black beard, short, surly expression; Harry Grey, age 36, height five feet eight inches, weight about 40 pounds, light sallow complexion, full beard; John F. Welch, age 26, height five feet 7115 inches, weight about 145 pounds, light complexion, sandy moustache; John Casey, age %, height five feet eight and one-half inches, weight about 40 pounds, dark complexion, smooth face, slight swell ing On left side of neck; George A. Barton, age 34, height feet 111a inches, weight 165 pounds, light complexion, light sandy nous tache, thin long face, stoops slightly. Lans- ing and Grey have served sentences in the State prison and Welch and Casey in the reformatory. A liberal re- ward will be paid for the apprehension of either of them. French Lansing and Grey were awaiting trial for burglary at Warren. Welch was awaiting trial for larceny from Brookfeld. Casey was serving three years for burglary.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
The eamertca,sCup Races,

NEW YORK, May 8.-Secretary 8. York of the Royal Clyde Yacht club has written to ex- Commodore Smith, chairman of the Ameri- cas cup committee, in which he states that the Clyde club accepts all the propositions made by the Americans, but insists that the three races shall be sailed on fixed dates be- tween the 9th of September and the 4th of October. Commodore Smith thereupon had 8 conference with the other members of the committee and the dates were fixed as fol- lows: September 27th, 29th and October 1, and immediately wrote Secretary York to that effect
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04

A
 BAKER CITY, Ore, May 3.-A deputy sher- if named Newman has found the rendezvous of band of horse and cattle thieves who for years past have committed depredations on the ranges of southeastern Oregon, particu- larly in Malheur county. The robbers camp is situated in Idaho about two hundred miles east of Baker City at the confluence of the Grand Round and the Snake rivers. Here Newman found himself in the midst of ref ugees from justice numbering twenty five or thirty men well armed and equipped and ready to set anybody at defiance. The place selected is we'll adapted for this use. series of small valleys lie between high cliffs and mountains, some of them affording an abun- dance of bunch grass for the stock. Their outlet is across the Snake river into Idaho and by this passage hundreds of cattle and horses run off, from the upper counties and disposed of to unsuspeeting purchasers in the States and territories East. With the addition of guards at the entrance the rem dezvous of this band would answer we'll the description of the valley which sheltered the Doones in 'sLorna Doone,"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
AEeud Settled with a Knife.

NASHUA, N. H., May 3.-The particulars of the stabbing afray at the Hillsboro coun- ty house of correction at Wilton are as fol- lows: Herman Buckhardt, master oYerseer on the farm, went to the bake house of the institution where Charles McCann was at work. The trouble commenced in the dis pute of old difficulty during which Me tacking Buckhart with a rusty file. McCann struck the overseer three times, once in the breast near the heart, and as his opponent turned continued his murderous assault by stabbing him twice in the back, making seri- ous if not fatal wounds. Buckhart was at once cared for. McCann was placed in con- inement to await the result of the stabbing. Buckhart is very low tonight. He is attend ed by a physician from Wilton, but the chances of his recovery are uncertain. Both parties reside in Nashua
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
A HAS WAGNER!
The z2oodiums of E.arIs Do Not Take
 Kindly to Lohengrin.


 PARIS, May 3.-The performance ofLohen- grin this evening was witnessed by large audience who warmly but quietly applauded the singers. Outside the theater large crowd which assembled at an early hour manifested hostile feeling by hooting and shouting "A bas Wagner!" "A bas Lam oureaux!" alternating with the singing of the Marseillaise and cries of ''Vive la Erancel' fVive Armee!" At 10 D. m. rain set in, but the crowd continued to in- crease. The police had gathered in force ex- pecting an affray. The police cleared the streets, arresting four persons. The crowd then took a new position to await the exit of the audience. The play had been recsived with great enthusiasm. Among the audience were Nm. Floquet, Lockray, Dumas, Leon Say and other well known persons. The per formance was over at 1 a. m. Owing to the rain storm the crowd outside had dwind,ed to about forty persons, who vigorously hissed the departing audience
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
A Career ofRascalitx.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 3.-Frank Fully, formerly prosperous business man of this city, was arrested in New York this morning on the charge of forgery preferred by George Leat, his father-in-law. The prisoner, it is claimed, squandered $40, 1000, ruined his fa- ther and himself, committed dozen forger- ies or more and deserted his wife and three chi1dren
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Cou

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 May 2, A. D. 1887. UPSTATE of JOHN WILKINSON. late of New Ha 1A ven, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Elizabeth Wilkinson. of may be granted on said estate per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and said district, on the 9th day of May, A D. 1857, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publish ing the same three times in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district.
 A. HEATON ROBERTSON, ma 3* Judge District of New Haven, ,ss. Probate Court,
 May ?, A. D. 1887. ( UPSTATE of MARY ANN MONSON, late of New l1 Haven, in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Luzon B. Morris, pray ing that instrument in writing purport- ing to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED-That the said application be heard and determined at the Probate Court, in New Ha- ven in said district, the 9th day of May, A. D. 1887, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish Ing the same three times in some newspaper having a circulation in said district.
 By order of Court.
 Attest: TIMOTHY F CALLAHAN m3 5t Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Fo1 5ALEz
MILLINERY, 55 BROADWAY
 MRS. E. A. LEAVENWORTH,

For many years caterer to the wants of her lady customers at No 55 Broadway, has not relinquished her business but simply removed to the second door, same number where she is at all times ready to receive her patrons and satisfy the most exact, both in style, price and workmanship. contin- uance of their favors is requested m4 It
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Welcome Rains in Texas.

FoRT WORTH, Tex, May 3.-Reports re- ceived from thirty-two points show that copious rains have fallen within the past twenty-four hours throughout northern, western and central Texas, extending north into Indian Territory, west to Mexico and south beyond Austin. In some places in this territory not enough rain has fallen at any one time within eighteen months to settle the dust. The reports indicate an average of eleven Ihours' hard rain.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04

And Colonel and Four Hundred Men
 Slain.

LAHORE, May 3.-It is reported that the troops of the Ameer of Afghanistan were re- gently routed near Jellalabad, that Khelat l. Ghilzai has been captured, that Ghuzni has been surrounded and that the insurgents threaten Candahar. It is also reported that in a second battle near Maruf the Ameer's colonel Sekander Khan and four hundred men were killed The insurgents suffered equal losses. The governor of Herat has sent another demand to the Ameer for rein
 forcements. He states that the Russians are advancing their posts and exciting the Afghans. Traders arriving at Herat report that the Russians have removed the pillars
 erected by the boundary commission. Mum bers of Russians frequent the eazaar ct Herat.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
lits-Bridgeport 70, Waterbury ] -HridnaIonI.t 1 WatarhlIru

Errors Bridgeport 1. Waterbury 5. SPRINGFIELD, May 3.-The Hartfords de- feated the Springfelds on Hampden Park this afternoon by this score:
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Will Close To-Day.

The forty hours devotion which has been in progress at St. Mary's church will close this morning. After the mass over one hun dred children will lead the way from the re- pository to the large altar where the ciborium will again be placed.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
FOR SALE,

A BARN at the corner of Chapel and Day A streets, containing three stalls and carriage shed. Inquire on the premises, -
 a12tf 1898 CHAPEL STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Trx1ng to Secure Control

BOSTON, May 3.-Activity in American Electric Manufacturing company's stock is noticeable. It has just leaked out that strike is going on between E. H. Golf and his friends and syndicate of opponents anxious to secure control of 8 majority of the stock before the next annual meeting this month and elect one of their number in Gof's place as president and general mana ger. Under the stimulus of buying, the American stock is advancing in price
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
WANTED,

E QO0n n CLOTHES WRINGERs R and CAR eBsO\IS IPET SWEATERS TO REPAIR at the Basket House Furnishing and Furniture Store Of George D Lamb, 699 Chapel street. Boys Wag ons, Baby Carriages Easy Chairs, Lounges. Ex- tension Tables, Parlor and Bedroom Suits, Spring Mattresses, Union Folding Beds, Hanging Lamps, Stoves, Oil Cloths, Sc. All kinds of frst-clrss Housekeeping Goods, low for cash, or on weekly payments.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Examiner Webster on His Travels.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Chief Examiner Webster of the civil service commission started to-day on the eastern route for the purpose of holding examinations to fill the department registers. The examinations will be held in the following order: At New Providence, Saturday; Boston, Monday; Con cord, N. H., Tuesday, the 10th; Portland, Thursday, the 18th. At this point MT. Web ster will be relieved by Commissioner Ly- man, who will hold examinations at Bur lington, Vt., Saturday, the 14th; Rutland, Vt.,. Monday, the 18th; Springfield, Mass, Thursday, the 18th. These examinations are made necessary by the reduction of the eligibles from the eastern States caused by frequent certifcations.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
For Rent.

For Rent. For Rent. AHAA OUR list of rents is always large and open W:.s 10 inspection from in the morning until H9 8:3O at evening. We have now AT rents on our boards, at prices ranging from $8 per month upward to $1O0 per month, and located in all parts of the city.
 Prompt paying tenants like to deal with us, and others know better than to hire of us. We average at this time of year about fifty calls daily from those looking for rent. Therefore list is a good place to exhibit houses and tenements for rent.
 It is generally acknowledged by those who have tried it, that we get more net income out of a house than the owner can get, and save him all time and annoyance in taking care of his own property, and we are Just prompt in accounting Try
 Horace P. HOadIcY,
 2 HOADLEK BUILDING.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04

kA THE large double house (Nos 379 and I!il 3 Sl Orchard street will be sold at a bargain, suitable for two families Owners removed from city
 CKHAS. HI. WEBB, an7 $50 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
Entertainments. A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT naAsI~a1- pyA A~- ~EE11@~s.

WEDNESDAY, MAY i, at o'clock sharp. ILLUSERATED TABLEaUK AND
 SONG
 To be given by
 VIOLA GILBERT, assisted by Miss VIDA FRIEND Brooklyn S Favorte in Recitation and Song. Subject: MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS.' Illus
 trat=d with 2f views
 Graphic descriptions of charming scenery Ram bles at home and abroad, by land and sea. Sculp- ture by eminent artists. During the evening we will look upon Rev. Henry Ward Beecher as we saw him i'll life; as him in death; as he lay in state in bed of flowers, guarded by the 18th regiment We see the procession 1t moves on bearing him to his last resting place, etc Adnis- sion 25 cents. Tickets for sale at Higby's drug store 130 Chanel street. York. aal 4 =
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04

kAAA THE brick house No. 2O3 Orange street; @:i;l has all the modern conveniences; possession MAlsA- May 1st .
 Apply at BEECHER.S EACdANGE,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
A Startling Rumor at Halifax.

HALIFAY, N. S., May 3.-It is reported late tonight that a large steamer and q schooner, the names of which are not known, have been wrecked on the sand reefs of Sable Island
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04

fhA NO. 15 Prince street, two family house E.A Possession May 1st.
 T. 4 SLOAN q SON,
 Room, 2 8 Church Street
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
A B1under i'm tho Garaeld 1nscripion.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The inscription on the base of the Garfield statue runs: "Mem- Der of Congress, Senator and President" A member of Congress may be either senator or representative, and the official designa- ton of all members of the lower House is Representatives in Congress" President Garfield was never senator. He was merely senator-elect, never qualified, nor was the term for which he was elected begun until the day he was inaugurated President.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-04
WANTED,

A MAN of temperate and moral habits, seeking A employment, to represent old estab- liShed house in his section Salary S7O to S100 per month. References exacted.
 AM MANUFACTURING HOUSE, fz2 1G Barclay N Y.